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Trip Overview

The average train between Aalst and Cologne takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Aalst to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 35m
Duration
253 km
Distance
€98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Aalst to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Aalst and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aalst is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 31m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 30m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 44m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 43m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 16m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 44m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 43m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Eurostar2h 32m • 1 change
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 253.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Aalst, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Alost to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 13m.

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